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Last updated: 04/28/2025

Simulator - Multiboot - NGC

Introduction

This procedure tells you how to setup an NGC simulator for a multiboot. This will allow you to select different configurations at startup, for example you will be able to boot the simulator to a Mill or a Lathe model.

This procedure applies to simulators with software version 100.17.000.2030 and higher.

Important: All programs and directories will be deleted after updating the software. It is recommended to backup the programs.

 NOTE:  This procedure can only be performed by a Haas certified service technician. 
 
Tools Required:
  • USB Service Key

Simulator - Multiboot - NGC

1

Log into HBC.HAASCNC.COM:

Go to Service> Utilities> Documents and Software>

01_Control_Software>01_Next  Generation Control>02_NGC_Simulator>

  • Download the latest NGC software. Extract the NGC 100.xx.xxx.xxx.zip file and save the file to the root of the USB Service Key.
Go to Service> Activations>NGC-Configuration Simulator
  • Download the NGC simulator configuration file. After downloading the "100.xx.xxx.xxx.zip" configuration file, rename the file to "SIMULATOR.zip".

 Important: Make sure you can see the file extensions, to check that you don't have .zip extension twice. To see file extensions. Open the USB directory, click on Organize>Folder Options>View> and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".

 Note: Make sure the file and folder structure on the USB key is correct (see the illustration).

  • The "SIMULATOR.zip" is the simulator configuration file.
  • The "Haaskey.txt" is the service key.
  • The "HaasUpdateData" folder is the software folder that has been unzipped.

Insert the USB service key to the Simulator

2

Press [POWER ON] and hold the [U] button.

Release the [U] button after the 4 penguins show on the screen.

Press the [5] button.

Press the [ENTER] button.

Press [S] for simulator.

The control will begin the update process.

When the update process is complete the simulator will prompt you to cycle power.

3

 Important: The multiboot screen [1] will show after the Haas logo video. Be ready to press the [F1] button, because the multiboot screen is only available for 20 seconds.

If you miss to the multiboot screen the control will boot into its default state [2] cycle the power to go back to the multiboot screen.

On the Multiboot screen.

Press the [F1] button to load the SIMULATOR.ZIP file.

4

Press the [ENTER] button. To load the configuration files.

Wait for the files to load.

5

 Note: Be ready to select the model. The multiboot screen is only available for 15 seconds.

Use the cursor to select the model [1] you want the simulator to start on.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The simulator will load the configuration files for that model.

 Note: Alarms may occur at power on after switching from Mill to Lathe or vice versa, try resetting them. If reset does not work cycle the power. The multiboot selection time can be adjusted with setting 330 MultiBoot Selection Time Out the range is 0 to 25 seconds